About Brisbane

Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is midway up the east coast of Australia and is located on the banks of the Brisbane River and is surrounded by the beautiful Moreton Bay and a series of spectacular mountain ranges.

With a population of 2 million and a warm sub-tropical climate, Brisbane offers an active yet relaxed way of life. The city features great galleries, cinemas, pubs, shopping and bustling weekend markets.

The city is ideally placed between Queensland’s famous Gold Coast and Byron Bay to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north. With a wide range of weekend travel options, Brisbane is both a perfect holiday and study destination.

The city area is located around the Brisbane River which is used as a medium of transportation in ferries and boats. Students and visitors to Brisbane enjoy a wide range of landscapes and lifestyles. The inner-city, metropolitan Brisbane is surrounded by leafy, sometimes very hilly, suburbs. The further out into the suburbs you travel, the more traditional the landscape becomes.

In Australia, vehicles are driven on the left side of the road. Although there are trains, buses and ferries in Brisbane, most families own at least one car.

Brisbane is also the home to many great Australian icons, such as the Brisbane Story Bridge and not to mention the zoos and national parks that are the homes of many native Australian animals. Brisbane also has theme parks, nature walks and so much more to offer.

Why Study in Brisbane?

1. AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT

Brisbane is one of Australia’s most affordable places to study. The reasonable tuition fees provide students with value for money. Cost of living expenses are more affordable compared to other developed countries.

2. PERFECT WEATHER ALL YEAR ROUND

Brisbane has more sunny days per year than any other Australian capital city. Brisbane offers a comfortable sub-tropical climate with humid heat cooled by beautiful afternoon thunderstorms during summers, while winters rarely dip below 20°C. Spring and autumn are favourite seasons for residents, as it’s easy to enjoy the outdoors with temperatures hovering in the mid-to-late 20s.

3. EXCELLENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONS

Brisbane has an integrated public transport system in which you’ll be able to get anywhere easily. It includes busses, trains and CityCat ferries and are different forms of efficient public transportation in Brisbane. Full-time tertiary students in Brisbane receive a 50% concession fare when they use any public transportation, which makes any trip more affordable.Find out more at Translink.

4. CLOSE TO SOME OF THE BEST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

Living in Brisbane puts you in prime position to explore some of Australia’s best destinations, both within the state of Queensland and beyond. Queensland has 5 of Australia’s 11 World Heritage sites and is home to many famous landmarks including the world famous Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, countless islands from the Whitsunday’s to Fraser Island and more than 200 national parks. Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are well known holiday destinations and they are just a drive away from Brisbane.

5. FEEL AT HOME

Brisbane is Australia’s most inclusive study destination, where there are many events and programs conducted exclusively for international students to escape the home sickness, such as the Australia’s largest city Orientation Day – the City Welcome Festival.